Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

Jobtome; Marfa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels. Duties include enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at the border. Incentives and overtime are part of the compensation package.

Selections vary by grade (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with potential promotions to higher grades. Benefits include health and retirement plans and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either 3 years general experience or a 4-year bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or a combination of both.
• KSAOs include knowledge of CBP laws, proper inspection techniques, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect persons and goods at borders.
• Determine admissibility of entrants.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband

Skills

CBP laws

Observation & inspection

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education substitution

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels. Duties include enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at the border. Incentives and overtime are part of the compensation package.

Selections vary by grade (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with potential promotions to higher grades. Benefits include health and retirement plans and the Thrift Savings Plan.